Moviéndose (en. Moving)

/moˈβi̯en̪d̪ose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To displace or change location.
The children are moving back and forth in the park.
Los niños se están moviendo de un lado a otro en el parque.
To alter a position in space.
The dog moves quickly when it sees its owner.
El perro se mueve rápidamente cuando ve a su dueño.
To change the place of someone or something.
I am going to move the table toward the window.
Voy a mover la mesa hacia la ventana.

Etymology

The term is derived from the verb 'mover', which comes from the Latin 'movere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not move an inch
Not change position.
no moverse un milímetro
make a move
Make a decision in a situation.
mover ficha
move a mountain
Make a great effort to achieve something.
mover montaña

Related Words

move
To displace something from its place.
mover
movement
Action of moving.
movimiento
movable
That can move.
movible

Slang Meanings

To leave quickly from a place.
When problems arise, he is always moving.
Cuando llegan los problemas, él siempre se está moviendo.
To move around the dance floor.
She is famous for moving incredibly well at parties.
Ella es famosa por moverse increíblemente bien en las fiestas.